Treasure houseWorkbook 5: Handwriting

Treasure House Handwriting is a whole-school programme designed to support children in developing a clear and fluent style of writing.

Using precursive and cursive handwriting styles, the programme progresses from introducing the movements and patterns needed to form letters, through to the development of a personal style. Through the workbook, children explore different contexts in which a well-formed handwriting style plays an important part.

They are asked to use both print and joined styles to transform material from a range of curricula and everyday situations for presentation to others.

By this stage, children will be developing at least three handwriting styles:1.

A neat, 'best form2. A speedier and sometimes less neat form3. A clear, well-formed print style